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Healthy and Active Classroom Party Ideas

From birthday to holiday parties
throughout the school year, children and teachers have numerous reasons to
celebrate. Celebrations are a great way for children to feel part of the school
community, where the learning environment is made festive and where children, teachers
and parents can come together to enjoy a break from the routine.

Traditionally, school parties center
around food. Foods such as cupcakes, cookies, candy, chips and beverages such
as punch are often the central components of the school party menu. While these
foods, in moderation, can be part of a healthy, well-balanced diet, these
unhealthy choices have almost become daily norms in the classroom, rather than
exceptions.